In "Wings and the Child," Edith Nesbit weaves a captivating tale of fantasy and adventure that will delight readers of all ages. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Lionel and his magical guardian angel, who takes him on a series of fantastical journeys to various exotic lands.
Nesbit's writing is beautifully descriptive and full of whimsy, creating a rich and immersive world that readers will find themselves getting lost in. The characters are vividly drawn and endearing, and the dynamic between Lionel and his guardian angel is both heartwarming and intriguing.
The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged from beginning to end. Nesbit's imaginative storytelling and moral themes add depth to the story, making it a thought-provoking read as well as an entertaining one.
Overall, "Wings and the Child" is a charming and enchanting book that is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure. Nesbit's timeless tale is a true classic that will capture the hearts of readers for generations to come. Highly recommended.
Book Description:
"When this book first came to my mind it came as a history and theory of the building of Magic Cities on tables, with bricks and toys and little things such as a child may find and use. But as I kept the thought by me it grew and changed, as thoughts will do, until at last it took shape as an attempt to contribute something, however small and unworthy, to the science of building a magic city in the soul of a child, a city built of all things pure and fine and beautiful." -- E. Nesbit
"This lovely book describes the practicalities of building cities (or forts, secret bases and fairytale palaces) out of household odds-and-ends. It also goes much further to speak of the importance of developing a child's imagination and other aspects of Education beyond simple instruction. Nesbit may not have realised how multicultural her own Britain was, let alone ours now, or that the wider world might be interested in this book, so please forgive some rather dated phrasing in places." -- Cori Samuel
